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unmodulated

mod·u·late
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moj-uh-leyt]
    • /ˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪt/
    • /ˌʌnˈmɒdjʊleɪtɪd /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moj-uh-leyt]
    • /ˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪt/

Definitions of unmodulated word

  • verb with object unmodulated to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down. 1
  • verb with object unmodulated to alter or adapt (the voice) according to the circumstances, one's listener, etc. 1
  • verb with object unmodulated Music. to attune to a certain pitch or key. to vary the volume of (tone). 1
  • verb with object unmodulated Telecommunications. to cause the amplitude, frequency, phase, or intensity of (a carrier wave) to vary in accordance with a sound wave or other signal, the frequency of the signal wave usually being very much lower than that of the carrier. 1
  • verb without object unmodulated Telecommunications. to modulate a carrier wave. Citizens Band Radio Slang. to talk; visit: Enjoyed modulating with you. 1
  • verb without object unmodulated Music. to pass from one key to another: to modulate abruptly from A to B flat. 1

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Origin of unmodulated

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin modulātus (past participle of modulārī to regulate (sounds), set to music, play an instrument). See module, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Unmodulated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unmodulated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unmodulated usage trend in Literature

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